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Can not help in The new single ply roof systems Rubber systems mostly wood shake, wood shingle, fiberglass shingles,Torch-on, some concrete some clay tile and some still tile gerard,decra tile

Experience in the area

Roofing since 1974 and still in it.

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Passed the CSLB for a C-39 ( Roofing ) 2006

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Matthew11/26/11101010Thank you, Tom.
Andrew11/15/11101010No worries. Thanks for your honesty
Joe11/06/111010Great site. Thank you Tom
mary10/16/11101010Thanks so much for your response. I .....
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Recent Answers from Tom Souza

2012-01-19 hot tourch roofing:

Hi Leona    I think I agree Expansion, contraction not good and if any water gets under.  and then freezes Can pop the laps.  I am from California, Weather is fair through out the year and Torch-on   works

2011-11-25 bald spots in low slope mod bit roof:

Hi Matthew    If this is a modified Bit roof and the granules are balding, You can get granules at you local roofing supply store, Then spread modified mastic and only use modified mastic over the area

2011-11-14 Gutters and ice dams:

Hi Andrew,     I am so sorry I could not help you with this one.  I live in Calif. And as your aware we really don't get much  of ice damming. I know this is very much a problem in your zone.    I think

2011-11-06 EPDM roofing bubbles/creases:

Hi Joe    These new types of rubber roofing products are new to me as well.  The best advise I could give you is to go to your nearest roofing supply company.  ask them what to do.  Joe almost 70-80 percent

2011-10-11 roof inspection:

Hi Mary    It sounds like an ok deal.    1. you need to ask how many shingles will be replaced with this deal.  2. I can assure you they will find something wrong with the flashing.  3. you need to ask

 

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